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Title of page: Awnings of Yesteryear
picture of Belleview Avenue store fronts, facades of store fronts, Newport, RI in 1876

In 1876 awnings were in use. With the ability to retract them when not needed they were an economical and versatile replacement to the old wooden structures.

This picture shows Belleview Avenue store fronts and facades of store fronts in Newport, RI.

picture from turn-of-the-century showing the famous Wurlitzer Piano company's name on a large awning

Picture from turn-of-the-century showing the famous Wurlitzer Piano company's name on a large awning.

picture of a 1920's awning catalogue cover

The 1920's saw awnings take on an artistic flair reflecting the art deco of the time on both commercial and private buildings.

picture of a 1920's entrance style awning

awning (n.)
awn · ing
1.    a roof-like shelter of canvas or other material extending over a doorway, from the top of a window, over a deck, etc., in order to provide protection, as from the sun.
2.    a shelter.
Source: The Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary © 2001 by Random House Inc.


picture of a 1920's arched entrance style awning
picture of the front cover of a 1921 awning catalog

Picture of a 1921 awning company's catalog, note the art deco influence.

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